Homemade Soft Butter Biscuits

📝 Homemade Soft Butter Biscuits

📌 Description

Golden, fluffy, and buttery biscuits with a soft inside and slightly crisp top. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or alongside any meal!


🧾 Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 100g cold butter (cubed)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
  • 1 egg (for brushing)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients
    • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add butter
    • Add cold butter cubes.
    • Rub with your fingers until mixture looks like crumbs.
  3. Add milk
    • Pour in milk gradually and mix until a soft dough forms.
    • Do not overmix.
  4. Shape dough
    • Roll dough to about 2 cm thickness.
    • Cut into rounds using a cutter or glass.
  5. Prepare for baking
    • Place on baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Brush tops with beaten egg.
  6. Bake
    • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
    • Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Serve warm with butter, jam, or honey
  • Perfect with tea or coffee ☕
  • Can be used for mini sandwiches

💡 Tips

  • Use cold butter for flaky texture
  • Don’t overwork the dough
  • For extra softness, add 1 tbsp yogurt

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